PORT ARTHUR, March 5, 2026 — Port Arthur LNG today announced the launch of the Pathways to Port Arthur LNG Scholarship Fund, a new scholarship initiative designed to expand education access and strengthen the future workforce of Southeast Texas. Established in collaboration with the Foundation for Southeast Texas, the fund will provide ten students graduating from high schools in Jefferson and Orange Counties with up to four years of full tuition, books and fees as they pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) on an annual basis.
The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in Jefferson County and Orange County who plan to attend Lamar University, Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Port Arthur, Lamar State College Orange, Golden Triangle Empowerment Center, Pathway Vocational Academy, Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas or the Associated Builders and Contractors Training Center.
“By removing financial barriers and expanding access to high quality education, Port Arthur LNG is committed to building the future of Southeast Texas through the next generation of leaders, innovators and problem solvers,” said William Gurrola, Sempra Infrastructure vice president and general manager of Port Arthur LNG. “This scholarship fund reflects our long-term belief of increasing economic opportunity, and will help students pursue their goals, build their careers and support local families to help our region thrive for decades.”
“This new scholarship will help students pursue their goals and build rewarding careers right here at home,” said Mellie Bevilacqua, Foundation for Southeast Texas executive director. “We are proud to work with the Sempra Infrastructure and Port Arthur LNG teams on this transformative investment in our community.”
Eligibility Requirements
Graduating high school seniors in Jefferson or Orange County may apply. Applicants must:
- Plan to attend one of the eligible Southeast Texas institutions
- Provide two letters of recommendation
- Show consistent academic achievement as verified by their GPA
- Submit a current, official transcript
- Provide a list of educational awards, extracurricular activities, employment and volunteer experience
Applications and all required documents must be submitted as a single PDF to the Foundation for Southeast Texas at [email protected] and [email protected] no later than April 15, 2026. Contact your school counselor for full guidelines and application steps.
About Sempra Infrastructure
Sempra Infrastructure, headquartered in Houston, is focused on delivering energy for a better world by developing, building, operating and investing in modern energy infrastructure, such as LNG, energy networks and low-carbon solutions that are expected to play a crucial role in the energy systems of the future. Through the combined strength of its assets in North America, Sempra Infrastructure is connecting customers to safe and reliable energy and advancing energy security. Sempra Infrastructure is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), a leading utility growth company. For more information, visit SempraInfrastructure.com or connect with Sempra Infrastructure on social media @SempraInfra.
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